RNSG 1413 - EXAM 4 WITH ALL CORRECT & 100%
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The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient. Which technique will the nurse use to enhance an
older-adult patient's self-concept? Correct answer-Reviewing old photos with patients
While gathering an adolescent's health history, the nurse recognizes that the patient began to act out
behaviorally and engaged in risky behavior when the patient's parents divorced. Which information
will the nurse gather to determine situational low self-esteem? Correct answer-How the patient
views behaviors
A nurse is assessing a group of adolescents. Which person is most likely to have the highest self-
esteem? Correct answer-Latino adolescent female who has strong ethnic pride
A nurse is caring for a patient who is dealing with the developmental task known as initiative versus
guilt. The nurse is providing care to which patient? Correct answer-A 5 year old kindergarten
student
A verbally abusive partner has told a significant other many negative comments over the years. In
the crisis center, the nurse would anticipate that the patient may have which self-concept deficits?
Correct answer-Body image
Two 50-year-old men are discussing their Saturday activities. The first man describes how he tutors
children as a volunteer at a community center. The other man says that he would never work with
children, and that he prefers to work out at the gym to meet young women to date. The second
man's statement reflects which developmental stage? Correct answer-Self-absorption
An adult son is adjusting to the idea of his chronically ill parents moving into his family home. The
community health nurse is assessing the adult son for potential stressors secondary to the new
family living arrangements. Which stressor will the nurse assess for in this adult son? Correct
answer-Role overload
A nurse grimaces while changing a patient's colostomy bag. Which effect will the nurse's behavior
most likely have on the patient? Correct answer-Promote development of a negative body image
A male patient states, "I'm such a loser, I only had that job for a month." Which outcome criteria will
the nurse add to the patient's care plan? Correct answer-The patient will verbalize two life areas in
which he functions well
A nurse is teaching a patient about self-concept. Which information from the patient indicated the
nurse needs to follow up about components of self-concept? Correct answer-One component is
coping
Which individual is most likely to need the nurse's assistance in coping with identity confusion?
Correct answer-A 32 year old recently divorced mother of twins
A nurse is assessing a patient for possible altered self-concept. Which assessment findings is
consistent with altered self-concept? Correct answer-Hesitant to express opinions
,A nurse is caring for a postoperative mastectomy patient. Which action is a priority for increasing
self-awareness? Correct answer-Using communication skills to clarify family and patient
expectations
The nurse in an addictions clinic is working with a patient on priority setting before the patient's
discharge from residential treatment. Which goal is a priority at this time? Correct answer-
Identifying local self-help groups before being discharged from the program
A nurse is teaching a patient about self-concept. Which information from the patient indicates a
correct understanding of the teaching? Correct answer-Self-concept is how a person thinks about
oneself
A nurse is evaluating a patient's self-concept. Which key indicator will the nurse use? Correct
answer-Nonverbal behavior
A nurse is assessing a patient's self-concept. Which area should the nurse assess first? Correct
answer-Role performance
A 9 year old is proudly telling the nurse about mastering the yellow belt in a martial arts class. Which
developmental stage is the child exhibiting? Correct answer-Industry versus inferiority
A nurse is developing a drinking prevention presentation for adolescents. Which areas should the
nurse include in the teaching session? Correct answer-Stress management and improving self-
esteem
A nurse is completing a history on a patient with role conflict. Which finding is consistent with role
conflict? Correct answer-A patient has to travel for work and misses children's birthdays
A nurse is assessing a patient's self-concept. Which areas will the nurse include? Correct answer-
Identity
Body image
Coping behaviors
Significant other's support
A nurse is assessing a group of patients. Match the assessment finding to the area the nurse is
assessing. Correct answer-I am ugly with all these burn scars - disturbed body image
I am one with the universe - identity confusion
I am good for nothing - low self-esteem
I am a good mother - role performance
A co-worker asks the nurse to explain spirituality. What is the nurse's best response? Correct
answer-It is awareness of one's inner self
The nurse is caring for a patient who is an agnostic. Which information should the nurse consider
when planning care for this patient? Correct answer-The patient believes there is no known
ultimate reality
The nurse is teaching a patient how to meditate. Which information from the patient indicates
effective learning? Correct answer-I will focus on an image
, The nurse is caring for an Islam patient who wants a snack. Which action by the nurse is most
appropriate? Correct answer-Offers a beef sandwich
The nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital. The patient is very spiritual person but does not
practice any specific religion. How will the nurse interpret this finding? Correct answer-This
statement is reasonable
Nurse hears the following comments from different patients. Which comment does the nurse
identify as faith? Correct answer-I believe there is life after death
A nurse is caring for a Hindu patient. Which action will the nurse take? Correct answer-Allow time
for purity rituals
The nurse is caring for a patient with a chronic illness who is having conflicts with beliefs. Which
health care team member will the nurse ask to see this patient? Correct answer-The clergy
The nurse is caring for a patient with a terminal disease. The nurse sits down and lightly touches the
patient's hand. Which technique is the nurse using? Correct answer-Establishing presence
The nurse and the patient have the same religious affiliation. Which action will the nurse take?
Correct answer-Do not impose personal values on the patient
A nurse makes a connection with the patient when providing spiritual care. Which type of
connectedness did the nurse experience? Correct answer-Interpersonal
Interpersonal Correct answer-Connected with others and the environment
Intrapersonal Correct answer-Connected with oneself
Transpersonal Correct answer-Connected with God or an unseen higher power
The patient is admitted with chronic anxiety. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct answer-Look at how anxiety influences the patient's ability to function
In caring for the patient's spiritual needs, the nurse asks 20 questions to assess the patient's
relationship with God and a sense of life purpose and satisfaction. Which method is the nurse using?
Correct answer-The spiritual well-being scale
A male patient in stable condition is in the intensive care unit (ICU) and is asking to see his spouse
and two daughters. What should the nurse do? Correct answer-Allow the wife and daughters to
visit at the patient's request
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The patient states, "I
just don't feel like going to work. I have no energy, and I can't eat or sleep." The patient shows no
interest in taking part in the care by saying, "What's the use?" Which response by the nurse is best?
Correct answer-It sounds like you have lost hope
The patient is having a difficult time dealing with an AIDS diagnosis. The patient states, "It's not fair.
I'm totally isolated form God and my family because of this. Even my father hates me for this. He
won't even speak to me." What should the nurse do? Correct answer-Use therapeutic
communication to establish trust and caring
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+|UPDATED
TO PASS
The nurse is caring for an older-adult patient. Which technique will the nurse use to enhance an
older-adult patient's self-concept? Correct answer-Reviewing old photos with patients
While gathering an adolescent's health history, the nurse recognizes that the patient began to act out
behaviorally and engaged in risky behavior when the patient's parents divorced. Which information
will the nurse gather to determine situational low self-esteem? Correct answer-How the patient
views behaviors
A nurse is assessing a group of adolescents. Which person is most likely to have the highest self-
esteem? Correct answer-Latino adolescent female who has strong ethnic pride
A nurse is caring for a patient who is dealing with the developmental task known as initiative versus
guilt. The nurse is providing care to which patient? Correct answer-A 5 year old kindergarten
student
A verbally abusive partner has told a significant other many negative comments over the years. In
the crisis center, the nurse would anticipate that the patient may have which self-concept deficits?
Correct answer-Body image
Two 50-year-old men are discussing their Saturday activities. The first man describes how he tutors
children as a volunteer at a community center. The other man says that he would never work with
children, and that he prefers to work out at the gym to meet young women to date. The second
man's statement reflects which developmental stage? Correct answer-Self-absorption
An adult son is adjusting to the idea of his chronically ill parents moving into his family home. The
community health nurse is assessing the adult son for potential stressors secondary to the new
family living arrangements. Which stressor will the nurse assess for in this adult son? Correct
answer-Role overload
A nurse grimaces while changing a patient's colostomy bag. Which effect will the nurse's behavior
most likely have on the patient? Correct answer-Promote development of a negative body image
A male patient states, "I'm such a loser, I only had that job for a month." Which outcome criteria will
the nurse add to the patient's care plan? Correct answer-The patient will verbalize two life areas in
which he functions well
A nurse is teaching a patient about self-concept. Which information from the patient indicated the
nurse needs to follow up about components of self-concept? Correct answer-One component is
coping
Which individual is most likely to need the nurse's assistance in coping with identity confusion?
Correct answer-A 32 year old recently divorced mother of twins
A nurse is assessing a patient for possible altered self-concept. Which assessment findings is
consistent with altered self-concept? Correct answer-Hesitant to express opinions
,A nurse is caring for a postoperative mastectomy patient. Which action is a priority for increasing
self-awareness? Correct answer-Using communication skills to clarify family and patient
expectations
The nurse in an addictions clinic is working with a patient on priority setting before the patient's
discharge from residential treatment. Which goal is a priority at this time? Correct answer-
Identifying local self-help groups before being discharged from the program
A nurse is teaching a patient about self-concept. Which information from the patient indicates a
correct understanding of the teaching? Correct answer-Self-concept is how a person thinks about
oneself
A nurse is evaluating a patient's self-concept. Which key indicator will the nurse use? Correct
answer-Nonverbal behavior
A nurse is assessing a patient's self-concept. Which area should the nurse assess first? Correct
answer-Role performance
A 9 year old is proudly telling the nurse about mastering the yellow belt in a martial arts class. Which
developmental stage is the child exhibiting? Correct answer-Industry versus inferiority
A nurse is developing a drinking prevention presentation for adolescents. Which areas should the
nurse include in the teaching session? Correct answer-Stress management and improving self-
esteem
A nurse is completing a history on a patient with role conflict. Which finding is consistent with role
conflict? Correct answer-A patient has to travel for work and misses children's birthdays
A nurse is assessing a patient's self-concept. Which areas will the nurse include? Correct answer-
Identity
Body image
Coping behaviors
Significant other's support
A nurse is assessing a group of patients. Match the assessment finding to the area the nurse is
assessing. Correct answer-I am ugly with all these burn scars - disturbed body image
I am one with the universe - identity confusion
I am good for nothing - low self-esteem
I am a good mother - role performance
A co-worker asks the nurse to explain spirituality. What is the nurse's best response? Correct
answer-It is awareness of one's inner self
The nurse is caring for a patient who is an agnostic. Which information should the nurse consider
when planning care for this patient? Correct answer-The patient believes there is no known
ultimate reality
The nurse is teaching a patient how to meditate. Which information from the patient indicates
effective learning? Correct answer-I will focus on an image
, The nurse is caring for an Islam patient who wants a snack. Which action by the nurse is most
appropriate? Correct answer-Offers a beef sandwich
The nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital. The patient is very spiritual person but does not
practice any specific religion. How will the nurse interpret this finding? Correct answer-This
statement is reasonable
Nurse hears the following comments from different patients. Which comment does the nurse
identify as faith? Correct answer-I believe there is life after death
A nurse is caring for a Hindu patient. Which action will the nurse take? Correct answer-Allow time
for purity rituals
The nurse is caring for a patient with a chronic illness who is having conflicts with beliefs. Which
health care team member will the nurse ask to see this patient? Correct answer-The clergy
The nurse is caring for a patient with a terminal disease. The nurse sits down and lightly touches the
patient's hand. Which technique is the nurse using? Correct answer-Establishing presence
The nurse and the patient have the same religious affiliation. Which action will the nurse take?
Correct answer-Do not impose personal values on the patient
A nurse makes a connection with the patient when providing spiritual care. Which type of
connectedness did the nurse experience? Correct answer-Interpersonal
Interpersonal Correct answer-Connected with others and the environment
Intrapersonal Correct answer-Connected with oneself
Transpersonal Correct answer-Connected with God or an unseen higher power
The patient is admitted with chronic anxiety. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct answer-Look at how anxiety influences the patient's ability to function
In caring for the patient's spiritual needs, the nurse asks 20 questions to assess the patient's
relationship with God and a sense of life purpose and satisfaction. Which method is the nurse using?
Correct answer-The spiritual well-being scale
A male patient in stable condition is in the intensive care unit (ICU) and is asking to see his spouse
and two daughters. What should the nurse do? Correct answer-Allow the wife and daughters to
visit at the patient's request
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The patient states, "I
just don't feel like going to work. I have no energy, and I can't eat or sleep." The patient shows no
interest in taking part in the care by saying, "What's the use?" Which response by the nurse is best?
Correct answer-It sounds like you have lost hope
The patient is having a difficult time dealing with an AIDS diagnosis. The patient states, "It's not fair.
I'm totally isolated form God and my family because of this. Even my father hates me for this. He
won't even speak to me." What should the nurse do? Correct answer-Use therapeutic
communication to establish trust and caring
